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Create Your Directive

Every step of the tour on one page — print it or save as PDF to walk through offline.

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You arrive at bloodless.org. No account needed to start.

You arrive at bloodless.org. No account needed to start.

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A quick orientation — what a Directive is and what it covers. Then straight into the editor to start building yours.

A quick orientation — what a Directive is and what it covers. Then straight into the editor to start building yours.

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Before you begin, create a passcode. Your Directive is encrypted from the start — only you can unlock it.

Before you begin, create a passcode. Your Directive is encrypted from the start — only you can unlock it.

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The editor. Every section of your Directive in one place — complete them in any order.

The editor. Every section of your Directive in one place — complete them in any order.

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Now the clinical decisions. Each blood product is listed with a plain-language explanation.

Now the clinical decisions. Each blood product is listed with a plain-language explanation.

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Beyond blood — your end-of-life preferences, organ donation wishes, and medical details, all in one place.

Beyond blood — your end-of-life preferences, organ donation wishes, and medical details, all in one place.

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Pick your jurisdiction. The form adapts — you only see legal options valid where you live.

Pick your jurisdiction. The form adapts — you only see legal options valid where you live.

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Name your Healthcare Agent — the person who speaks for you. Add their name and phone, and they can confirm with one tap.

Name your Healthcare Agent — the person who speaks for you. Add their name and phone, and they can confirm with one tap.

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Your completed Directive. This is what your Care Team will see.

Your completed Directive. This is what your Care Team will see.

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Your Emergency Card — what a first responder sees when they scan your QR code. Name, agent, blood choices, all at a glance.

Your Emergency Card — what a first responder sees when they scan your QR code. Name, agent, blood choices, all at a glance.

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Download as PDF, print a foldable pocket card, or keep going to save it online. All without an account.

Download as PDF, print a foldable pocket card, or keep going to save it online. All without an account.

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Or print the foldable pocket card: one letter sheet, two folds, no cutting. Front cover, agent contacts on the back, and your condensed Directive with signature and witness lines inside — sign it and you have an executed hard copy in your wallet. (The top row prints upside down on purpose — it reads upright once folded.)

Or print the foldable pocket card: one letter sheet, two folds, no cutting. Front cover, agent contacts on the back, and your condensed Directive with signature and witness lines inside — sign it and you have an executed hard copy in your wallet. (The top row prints upside down on purpose — it reads upright once folded.)

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Put your Directive on your phone's lock screen — pick a free template with your name and QR code so responders see it even while your phone is locked. Full customization is a Plus feature, but the essentials are free.

Put your Directive on your phone's lock screen — pick a free template with your name and QR code so responders see it even while your phone is locked. Full customization is a Plus feature, but the essentials are free.

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This is what happens when someone scans your QR. Your Directive, instantly accessible — the moment it matters most.

This is what happens when someone scans your QR. Your Directive, instantly accessible — the moment it matters most.

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Carry it your way — wallet card, foldable pocket card, or put your QR code on a key tag, dog tag, or wristband (samples shown) so responders can always reach your Directive.

Carry it your way — wallet card, foldable pocket card, or put your QR code on a key tag, dog tag, or wristband (samples shown) so responders can always reach your Directive.